

Best for intermediate divers, 12-25m, boat entry, strong current.
Seal Dog Rock is a reef and pinnacle site located off Cooper Island. This drift dive is suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents and potential surge. The site reaches depths between 12 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 14 to 21 metres. Access is by boat only. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blue tang, Caribbean sharpnose puffer, Pacific trumpetfish, groupers, stoplight parrotfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, gray angelfish, fairy basslet, queen angelfish, French angelfish, spotted moray, nurse shark, and flamingo tongue. Divers should be aware of hazards including strong currents, surge, sharp coral, and variable visibility.
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The dive is a circumnavigation of the rock exploring the steep walls and looking out into the blue for passing pelagics.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
14-21m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
May, Dec
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, blue tang, Caribbean sharpnose puffer, Pacific trumpetfish, groupers, stoplight parrotfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, gray angelfish, fairy basslet, queen angelfish, French angelfish, spotted moray, nurse shark, and flamingo tongue.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and surge.
The site ranges from 12 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The site is primarily a drift dive for scuba divers, and the strong currents and depth make it less suitable for snorkelling.
The best months to visit Seal Dog Rock are May and December.
Diving at Seal Dog Rock in Road Town requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Seal Dog Rock in Road Town. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
Seal Dog Rock in Road Town can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Seal Dog Rock in Road Town typically ranges from 14 metres to 21 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.